MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US

USNGStrigunknown#214480
Latitude
47.681667°
Longitude
-122.261111°
Ortho h
12.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' spatial reference system. Located near Seattle, Washington at coordinates 47.68167°, -122.26111°, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control for subsequent surveys and engineering projects. The point's location in the Pacific Northwest makes it valuable for local and regional geodetic work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national control network, ensuring that surveyors and engineers have access to reliable reference data for their professional work. Current condition and accessibility information should be confirmed through the NGS database before field operations.

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MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214480 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.681667°, -122.261111°, corresponding to 47° 40′ 54.00″ N, 122° 15′ 40.00″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)47.681667, -122.261111
WGS84 (DMS)47° 40′ 54.00″ N, 122° 15′ 40.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation12.30 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
MON 19 — NGS SY0405 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — Seattle, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAGGIE — NGS AI3611 — Seattle, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RUNWAY — NGS AI3607 — Seattle, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAND POINT — NGS SY5596 — Seattle, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MONUMENT 13 — NGS SY3897 — Seattle, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US?

MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214480 and sits at an elevation of 12.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US?

The position of MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US in WGS84 is 47.681667°, -122.261111° (decimal), or 47° 40′ 54.00″ N, 122° 15′ 40.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.